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martuchi's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Debo decir que el plot twist fue predecible pero muy bien ejecutado. No te das cuenta de lo que está sucediendo hasta media página después. Sin embargo, fue también muy decepcionante las reacciones, y acciones, del interés romántico de la protagonista.
Entiendo que el amor lo pueda todo, peroque Bo siga amando a Hazel a pesar de que ELLA MATÓ A SU HERMANO!!! Me parece una locura absoluta, y muy poco realista. Más que nada porque él buscaba venganza al asesinar a las hermanas Swan por aquello. Quizá, si eso hubiera tenido otra resolución, le hubiera puesto mas estrellas a la novela.
Pero bueno, sigue siendo una buena lectura y la escritura de esta autora nunca falla —igualmente, no se compra a su otra novela “El Bosque de las Cosas Perdidas”.
Entiendo que el amor lo pueda todo, pero
Pero bueno, sigue siendo una buena lectura y la escritura de esta autora nunca falla —igualmente, no se compra a su otra novela “El Bosque de las Cosas Perdidas”.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Murder
maple_dove's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
CW: lynching, murder, drowning
The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw takes place in a town called Sparrow, a town cursed two centuries ago by the three Swan sisters: sisters who were all lynched by accusations of witchcraft. Every summer, these sisters each take the body of one girl for revenge, luring boys by the water and drowning them.
The main character is Penny Talbot, and it doesn't take long before we meet a boy named Bo, arriving in Sparrow, having no idea what the hell he just got himself into.
The witch hunt starts, Penny has the ability to see what others cannot, and Penny must make a decision: save Bo, or herself.
Review:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I saw one thing coming from miles away, but this ending still mentally reeling. 🤯
I Liked:
The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw takes place in a town called Sparrow, a town cursed two centuries ago by the three Swan sisters: sisters who were all lynched by accusations of witchcraft. Every summer, these sisters each take the body of one girl for revenge, luring boys by the water and drowning them.
The main character is Penny Talbot, and it doesn't take long before we meet a boy named Bo, arriving in Sparrow, having no idea what the hell he just got himself into.
The witch hunt starts, Penny has the ability to see what others cannot, and Penny must make a decision: save Bo, or herself.
Review:
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I saw one thing coming from miles away, but this ending still mentally reeling. 🤯
I Liked:
- The dark, mysterious town vibe(s)
- How this book addresses that accusations of witchcraft were used to alienate and control people
This book almost immediately had me gripped, and I was tempted to just binge the entire book in one sitting.
I Didn't Like:
. . . The only things I can think of are things like are lack of action. Although, that's simply because that's not what this book is.
Final Comments:
Overall, I definitely think this was worth the read. Not a favorite, but a good read nonetheless.
As always, I highly encourage checking content warnings before reading a book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Alcohol
Moderate: Confinement, Sexual content, and Grief
Minor: Infidelity, Misogyny, and Suicide
High school graduates drinking alcohol (graphic), Lynching (graphic), Drowning (graphic)dlrosebyh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
this book took me by surprise. it’s one of the books i feel so connected to— no doubt i got attached to the characters.
i didn’t really give it 5 stars because i didn’t really love the insta-love trope, but i enjoyed their romance. i also guessed the major plot twist, so it didn’t really blew my mind off as other people say it will. it was dark— very dark, but not scary. though, at some times i felt scared for the main character and her love interest.
i definitely sobbed at the end; it was so selfless of her to do that.
in summary, this book made me suffocate in the best way possible. the atmosphere felt very real.
i didn’t really give it 5 stars because i didn’t really love the insta-love trope, but i enjoyed their romance. i also guessed the major plot twist, so it didn’t really blew my mind off as other people say it will. it was dark— very dark, but not scary. though, at some times i felt scared for the main character and her love interest.
i definitely sobbed at the end; it was so selfless of her to do that.
in summary, this book made me suffocate in the best way possible. the atmosphere felt very real.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Rape, and Suicide
Moderate: Grief and Murder
Minor: Confinement, Infidelity, and Vomit
wellreadjill_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Suicide, Blood, and Murder
malloryfitz's review against another edition
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Sexism, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Confinement, Infidelity, Suicide, Blood, and Vomit
sarahthebookwhore's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Suicide
whatellisreadnext's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
Drowningsoppysays's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Suicide, and Grief
beholderess's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Suicide
Moderate: Misogyny and Religious bigotry
Drowningtori214's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Perfect September read for that period right between summer and fall!!
I really enjoyed this! The plot was really intriguing! It was super atmospheric and it felt like the ocean and the island were their own characters. I also really liked the characters and “quaint, small town with something to hide” vibes.
However, it was also pretty predictable. I guessed almost every plot twist except for one VERY early on. Also, some bits of the writing style did leave something to be desired. There were some scenes that were supposed to be pretty high-stakes and dramatic that just fell a little short.
There were some absolutely beautiful gems within though, including:
“Love is an enchantress—devious and wild.
It sneaks up on you, soft and gentle and quiet, just before it slits your throat.”
and I think my personal favorite:
“I fell in love. What’s more human than that?”
Overall, good spooky vibes💀🎃🍂
I really enjoyed this! The plot was really intriguing! It was super atmospheric and it felt like the ocean and the island were their own characters. I also really liked the characters and “quaint, small town with something to hide” vibes.
However, it was also pretty predictable. I guessed almost every plot twist except for one VERY early on. Also, some bits of the writing style did leave something to be desired. There were some scenes that were supposed to be pretty high-stakes and dramatic that just fell a little short.
There were some absolutely beautiful gems within though, including:
“Love is an enchantress—devious and wild.
It sneaks up on you, soft and gentle and quiet, just before it slits your throat.”
and I think my personal favorite:
“I fell in love. What’s more human than that?”
Overall, good spooky vibes💀🎃🍂
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Infidelity and Misogyny